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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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